In this episode, Mike talks about his experience training youth athletes. He shares mistakes he’s made along the way and gives you some practical guidance you can instantly implement when working with youth athletes. Put the agility ladder and parachutes away and stay tuned. Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook … Read More
In this episode, Mike discusses his basic template on evaluating and programming fighters. He goes over everything from the FMS screen, table assessments, performance assessments and program design. Connect with Mike: Mike Perry on Instagram Mike Perry on Facebook Skill of Strength: Skill of Strength Online Training Contact Skill of Strength Skill of Strength Instagram … Read More
In this episode, Mike speaks with Chris tierney, a retired professional soccer player. Chris Tierney played soccer professionally for 11 years in the MLS for the New England Revolution. In this episode, Chris will give you some valuable insight on what it takes to be a professional soccer player. We cover everything from strength and … Read More
In this episode, Mike speaks with Devan McConnell, the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning with the New Jersey Devils and former Head of Hockey Performance and Sports Science at the University of Massuchusetts. Mike and Devan talk about energy system development. This episode is a fantastic combination of sport science, empirical evidence and trial … Read More
Speed kills. Imagine a scenario where a coach says “my athlete is just too fast.” Oh, you can’t? That’s because it will never happen. Speed is a skill (you gotta learn it – and earn it!). It’s not something you either have or you don’t. Sure, genetics play into it, but I’m certain that high … Read More
Like many things, it depends. What are you recovering from? It seems like every week there is a new recovery tool showing up in the Fitness industry. When I started as a personal trainer 15 years ago, the options were pretty limited. Recovery tools consisted of old, warped whiteish/yellowish foam rollers and a lacrosse balls. … Read More
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to get “fit.” It’s easy to feel paralyzed by all of the options. And yup, it can be quite confusing if you’re looking to figure out how to improve your conditioning. Hopefully I can help. I absolutely don’t know it all, but today I want to share … Read More
Saturday night, January 20, was pretty special for me. Three of the MMA athletes who train at Skill of Strength fought on the UFC 220 card at the TD Garden in Boston. Yup, that’s our home town! I have prepared athletes for some pretty big fights in the past, but three of them fighting in … Read More
If you’ve ever hit a PR, you know first hand how exhilarating this experience can be. It’s a rush. You are fired up, motivated as hell and ready to take on the world. Not to mention, it’s just fun. When you first start strength training, these PR’s happen a lot. It seems like you have … Read More
It seems to be happening more and more these days. I’m talking about young athletes who are suffering from back stress fractures. We’ve received multiple referrals from local clinicians in the last year to help athletes with their rehabilitation process after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in their lower back. I’m feeling pretty sure … Read More